The Grad at Grad

The graduate seeks opportunities to develop one’s mind, imagination, feelings, and religious consciousness. He takes responsibility for his own growth, accepting his own talents and limitations. 

Having mastered the academic requirements for graduation, the graduate is characterized by a love of learning, intellectual inquiry, and integrity in one’s quest for religious truth and response to issues of social justice.

The graduate understands the doctrines and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. Having been introduced to Ignatian spirituality, the graduate has examined his views and beliefs with a view to fundamentally orienting himself toward God and establishing a relationship with a religious tradition or community.

By graduation, the Jesuit high school student is forming his own identity and moving beyond self-interest or self-centeredness in his relationship with others. He is beginning to risk some deeper levels of relationship in which one can disclose self and accept the mystery of another person—and cherish that person.

At the time of graduation, the graduate has considerable knowledge of the many needs of local and global communities, and he is preparing for the day when he will take a place in these communities as a competent, concerned, and responsible member. The graduate has been inspired to develop the awareness and skills necessary to live in a global society as a person for and with others.